Description
Indulge in the whimsical world of Stranger Things with these delightful Red Velvet Cookies. Inspired by the iconic series, these vibrant treats are not only visually striking but also bursting with rich flavors that will charm your guests. Perfect for watch parties or casual gatherings, these cookies feature a luscious red velvet base coated in crushed Oreo crumbs, creating an exciting twist on a classic favorite. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, these cookies are bound to become a staple at your celebrations. Bake a batch today and elevate your snack game with this fun and thematic dessert!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp red liquid food coloring
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups crushed Oreo cookies (cream removed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 410°F.
- In a stand mixer, cream together cold butter and sugar until combined. Increase speed to high for one minute.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla.
- Mix in red food coloring and cocoa powder until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until fully blended.
- Chill the dough uncovered for about 20 minutes.
- Roll chilled dough into balls (approximately 3.5 oz each) and coat in crushed Oreos.
- Arrange on parchment-lined trays about three inches apart and bake for 10–11 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg